Welcome to the Alaska Department Of Public Safety
First Responders in the Last Frontier

James E. Cockrell,
Commissioner

Leon Morgan,
Deputy Commissioner

Mission:

The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to ensure public safety and enforce fish and wildlife laws.

Operating Procedures Manual:

This publicly available copy of the Alaska Department of Public Safety’s Operating Procedures Manual (OPM) contains minor redactions. The redactions have been limited to those which are applicable to Alaska Statute 40.25.120(a)(6)(E,F, or G).

Divisions

Councils

No one should feel unsafe in their home. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, help is available. For a list of resources in Alaska, visit dps.alaska.gov/cdvsa/home.

Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding for Local Public Safety Agencies

CESF funds are available to local public safety agencies on a reimbursement basis and/or for DPS purchase of allowable expenditures. Please see the announcement (Covid-19-for-Local-Public-Safety-Agency-Opportunity) for a list of allowable expenses and instructions on how to apply for funds.

Any questions and applications (Covid-19-Reimbursement-Request) can be emailed to cesf.grant@alaska.gov.

Public Safety Press Releases

DPS to Host Annual Peace Officer Memorial Day Ceremony

May 11, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed the week of May 9 – May 15, 2021, as Alaska Law Enforcement Week, and Saturday, May 15, 2021, as Peace Officers... Read More

Special April 20 Traffic Enforcement Complete

April 23, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – On the April 20th special traffic enforcement effort, Alaska State Troopers and Wildlife Troopers issued 56 citations and investigated 3 collisions across... Read More

Special Impaired Driving Enforcement Patrols Planned for April 20

April 19, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska State Troopers will have an increased presence on Alaska roadways on April 20th as they look for drivers impaired by intoxicating substances, including... Read More

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Welcome to the Alaska Department Of Public Safety First Responders in the Last Frontier